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JesterTRTSep 5, 2019

I'm not to big on Netflix originals. However this one was done incredibly well. The story was well written, and the characters were very fitting. I was hooked from the first episode and really enjoyed the show. I can't wait for Season 2 toI'm not to big on Netflix originals. However this one was done incredibly well. The story was well written, and the characters were very fitting. I was hooked from the first episode and really enjoyed the show. I can't wait for Season 2 to see the way the show goes.… Expand

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joshuaploszAug 1, 2020

I had a much better opinion of the first season than the general public. The second season started with great potential but quickly killed itself with bad writing. The actors and directing keep it alive but the writing gets worse the furtherI had a much better opinion of the first season than the general public. The second season started with great potential but quickly killed itself with bad writing. The actors and directing keep it alive but the writing gets worse the further along the season. I hope it doesn't get renewed for a 3rd season.… Expand

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Shlomoberg6MilAug 9, 2020

Too much wokeness in Season 2. Ruined an otherwise good show with historical misrepresentation and strong anti-white narratives. I felt dirty watching it. I would not recommend.

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justsumnerdAug 1, 2020

Show is beyond decent however the Vanya story lines suck and here character is incredibly annoying. Just washed through her stuff. Otherwise good show.

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eded9999Nov 22, 2020

This is a piece of woke garbage............................................

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CasandraComplexJun 24, 2022

I really enjoyed season 1. Season 2 suffered from a truly convoluted plot line that at times left me not caring anymore because it was so annoyingly and unnecessarily so. I did enjoy the performance(s) of Robert Sheehan whom I believe is likeI really enjoyed season 1. Season 2 suffered from a truly convoluted plot line that at times left me not caring anymore because it was so annoyingly and unnecessarily so. I did enjoy the performance(s) of Robert Sheehan whom I believe is like a fish out of water surrounded by all of these third rate actors. Particularly enjoyable was the part where he spoofs on just how silly and misguided the hippies truly were.

Now we get to season 3 .. it appears to have already become a parody of itself. The virtue signalling and idiotic dialog has you rolling your eyes from the very first dance out, after they "got served" by the now predominantly ,"intersectional","Sparrows" I have to admit that the off screen antics of Alien Page has ruined my ability to watch this series any longer. She is a terrible act-or-tress whatever, who truly is a viscous, desperately-seeking relevance and attention, virtue signalling FRAUD of a performer. Her talent in this series can be distilled down to her leaning her light bulb shaped head backwards while her gnome like body is being lifted off the ground while going,"Ggggrowl growl..grrrr" PAH-lease! Yawn! The best thing that's ever happened to her career is declaring herself Trans. Quel Surprise! Because declaring yourself a lesbian no longer has the same impact.. Now, it doesn't matter how much she sucks as a performer because she aligns her self with the ,"current thing" .. the newest sacred cow for our society. So HOLLYWOOD, pay attention! The off screen virtue signalling and collective political posturing of your players HAS REAL LIFE CONSEQUENCES!! Pandering to the Chinese Communist Politically Correct Doctrine HAS IT'S CONSEQUENCES.… Expand

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Dolan64May 18, 2019

'The Umbrella Academy' revels in its weirdness, and yet seems to much more about the character relationships than their superhero antics. Their use of time travel is interesting without being convoluted and I can't wait for the next season to'The Umbrella Academy' revels in its weirdness, and yet seems to much more about the character relationships than their superhero antics. Their use of time travel is interesting without being convoluted and I can't wait for the next season to come out.… Expand

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CobthecrazedSep 18, 2020

Okay, so in the first season they made one of the characters gay. No big deal, even though it had nothing to do with the comic. We can deal with it as long as we get our action. Overall not a horrible story line, although he acting leavesOkay, so in the first season they made one of the characters gay. No big deal, even though it had nothing to do with the comic. We can deal with it as long as we get our action. Overall not a horrible story line, although he acting leaves something to be desired. Then of course you get to season two, and the woke crowd starts taking over. Ellen Page goes from timid girl to super lesbian, much like real life, so now you got the whole LBG key q r s t v a w crowd really just driving you crazy and ruining the storyline. So much potential, ruined like Netflix always does!… Expand

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dtvJul 31, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show had a promising first season but really loses points with season 2:

The series has made it a point to demonstrate 60's culture while managing to focus in specifically on race and sexual orientation relations. They've managed to capture anti-black sentiment well enough with Allison while simultaneously ignoring anti-white sentiment. All of this done with the ultimate message of standing up against the racist cops. The non-black, non-white characters (Diego and Lila) have donned their thickest plot armor and avoided any negative experience based on their race. This is beyond suspension of disbelief.

Speaking of Lila, Diego just kind of trusts her enough to bring her into the Umbrella Academy fold for some reason...? Whatever man, this show apparently has given up entirely on internal logic.

Vanya really stands out as the most one-note character in the show. It made a little more sense in season 1 because she was heavily medicated, but there's no excuse here. I can't actually tell if it's how the character is written or if it's just Ellen Page.

Klaus manages to somehow make his way through the south as a flamboyant homosexual without dealing with anti-gay sentiment outside of when the script specifically calls for it. The tipping point of ridiculosity is where Vanya finds herself having a lesbian make-out sesh/off-screen sexage with a stay-at-home, closeted lesbian mother who somehow managed to fall in love with her after only knowing each other for a month. It feels really forced and fake. Specifically, this feels like another example of gay culture being commodified in media to rake in all of the gay demographic dollars.

Genuinely just feels like someone's progressive, revisionist wet dream put to film. It's portrayed as a period piece but executed with modern socio-political attitudes that really don't fit. In some ways it feels like a shoddy attempt to recreate the vibe of Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds. The Swedes started off as intriguing and kind of cool, but they don't get much development. They do have some really stand-out scenes, a flashback to their old life in an old family photo of them with their mom back in the day, and a rather cinematic viking burial ship scene. They have almost no dialogue and repeatedly fail in their role as the constantly-pursuing predators Hazel and Chacha were.

The last couple episodes are just... Just awful all around. Final episode went full Wolverine (2009) Weapon XI/"Deadpool" and clearly just stopped caring.

The majority of this season is more about fighting social injustice in the past to reflect contemporary views than it is about the cast getting back to their timeline or defeating the apocalypse. The real tragedy here is the cast, both main and supporting (Ellen Page aside), are phenomenal and fulfill their roles quite well. The script just suffers a serious lack of quality in comparison to season one. All in all a major let down.… Expand

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VinniePoDec 20, 2020

In general: 1/10 because plot is changed and mixed up, characters are changed, facts are changed, it's a tool of political propaganda, poorly written and really it's a waste of time. Differences between TV series and comics (yes comics areIn general: 1/10 because plot is changed and mixed up, characters are changed, facts are changed, it's a tool of political propaganda, poorly written and really it's a waste of time. Differences between TV series and comics (yes comics are the source material here):
-Siblings powers are different in comics than they are in TV series.
-Klaus and Vanya are not LGBTQ in the comics, and Klaus actually has a baby - he is a father. - and Vanya ends up paralyzed, Luther and 5 are twins born to the same mother. There is no cult!
-Forget about Vietnam storyline - totally different in the comics.
-Plot of the season 1 is mix of Volume 1 and 2 comics.
-No the handler, swedes, Raymond, sissy and lila in the comics.

+ a lot more differences between comics and TVshow.

People, BUY COMIS TO SUPPORT ORIGINAL CREATORS and actually for the original story and actual fun and enjoyment. Peace!… Expand

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MeritCobaAug 23, 2020

I could not get past the first episode of this intensely repulsive tale that is wrong on so many levels. To be fair to the cast and the crew; they can't be blamed. Without a doubt all criticism should be leveled at the intensely poor writingI could not get past the first episode of this intensely repulsive tale that is wrong on so many levels. To be fair to the cast and the crew; they can't be blamed. Without a doubt all criticism should be leveled at the intensely poor writing that is at the core of almost all superhero stories but exceedingly surfaces in this one. There is not one genuine person in this, everyone is a direct shade of the cliched person. Basically they all have one defining trait. The rebellious one.The hero with a heart of gold. The moaner.
The whole is packaged as a soap. Were the relations between them are the attraction. On this level, as poorly as it is, there is nothing remarkable. It is been seen before... so many many times.

The real problem with this and many of their ilk is that the underlying worldview and impact of it is never addressed. At some level it might be; like that being all powerful does not mean you are all right. And that a superhero can be a danger as much as a boon.
But these are superficial problems.

Deeper than this is the message that there are special people who can be considered better people, not because of some special effort on their part, but because fate had endowed them with this. Oh yes, they might have their problems, but ultimately this is all offset by the fact that they are special.

But even deeper then this is that almost all superhero stories are vehicles for neo-liberalism or objectivism. There are the better people; who are a boon to society; those who make progress happen, and there are the detractors. The latter come in various shapes, but most commonly they are representatives of an oppressive, corrupt and incompetent collectivism, usually the state, but we can throw in any group that neoliberalists don't like because they limit the rich. As such the group of detractors have expanded overtime to include almost everyone besides the superheroes themselves. Superheroes like superman of old are on their way out. He did good not just good for doing good, but to help people, usually by having common people exclaim: it is superman, he is come to save us. That was good with an audience. Now, good means opposing those defined as bad, which has shifted from anyone who is morally bad to anyone who is considered as a detractor.

In all of this, the idea is reserved that the rich are good because they are rich. Their wealth and their superior morality not a means, but an natural result of their goodness. Bruce Wayne, Tony Stark and Charles Xavier are examples.
Of course, they started out like that because to do what they did, they needed the money, but now this message has been transformed form: the money allowed them to do good to; the money makes them good.

In this same vein the weak have been transformed into detractors. As much as superheroes are dealt a fair hand by fate, so others can be cursed by it But this uncomfortable truth is brushed aside by the claim that anyone can be rich! If you just try hard enough. Hence your own poverty is a failure purely of your own. The umbrella academy is another vehicle that tries to trickle this idea into society. Father might be a git, but he was a rich git. And like any rich git he could just buy up kids so as to see if they have special powers. If they have not, or apparently not like Vanya, then they are a failure. But this is a failure on a personal level. In the end of course she gets redeemed. He might not have seen it, but she has powers too. She is special people.

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CheshireCadApr 2, 2020

The constant inter-sibling conflict and drama becomes difficult to watch. While their behavior makes sense in the context of an abusive upbringing, it's obvious that most of it is driven by the needs of the show. They lash out and hurt eachThe constant inter-sibling conflict and drama becomes difficult to watch. While their behavior makes sense in the context of an abusive upbringing, it's obvious that most of it is driven by the needs of the show. They lash out and hurt each other, purely to show how dysfunctional they are, even when they have no other reason.
This is especially evident with Diego, who's repulsive actions are always forgotten about as soon as the scene ends. Because, if anyone else ever acknowledged them and demanded an explanation, it would become obvious how often he doesn't have a reason for lashing out. Then the writers would lose their blank-check for instantaneous on-demand drama.
Maybe they're setting up for a second season of acknowledging and overcoming their dysfunction. But I don't trust that it's not just going to be more pointless, inconclusive drama.… Expand

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BubberAug 1, 2020

It's not very original, but it's OK entertainment when you have nothing better to watch. I just don't understand why anyone would choose Ellen Page for any kind of acting role, she's just not a good actor, but I guess when she retires theyIt's not very original, but it's OK entertainment when you have nothing better to watch. I just don't understand why anyone would choose Ellen Page for any kind of acting role, she's just not a good actor, but I guess when she retires they can find some kind of use for her giant forehead.

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Eastie_BeastieAug 26, 2020

After 2 attempts i gave up. Its just unwatchable. Its about some superheros that do something but i enjoyed counting the dots on the wall more than watching it. Overhypead cheap and boring.

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comicstudybuddyAug 1, 2020

Show is pretty decent minus the following...Ellen Paiges over acting and general twitchiness and here character development and general subplot lines. Not only is the repeating theme of her character insanely annoying, but also ruins the showShow is pretty decent minus the following...Ellen Paiges over acting and general twitchiness and here character development and general subplot lines. Not only is the repeating theme of her character insanely annoying, but also ruins the show in my humble opinion. As such I just fast forwarded through her story line. 7/10… Expand

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raorianApr 25, 2020

Jodie Holmes 2.0, the drug addict and cyborg mom give life to what would otherwise be a mess of a show. The weirdness of the show is great when it works, but falls short when the plot makes no sense or some weak characters make decisions thatJodie Holmes 2.0, the drug addict and cyborg mom give life to what would otherwise be a mess of a show. The weirdness of the show is great when it works, but falls short when the plot makes no sense or some weak characters make decisions that are needed to justify the plot.

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why didn't thanos just make double resources? why did they isolate and ignore seven when they could have just given her a 5 star jail experience and communicate with her? there is a lot of plot holes that make no sense and number 1 was really annoying...
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night4May 23, 2019

Extremely unoriginal and a blatant ripoff of X-men and other superheroes.

But... it's still rather well acted and fun enough to watch that I can overlook the flaws.

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DeanomiteJul 6, 2020

Of the superhero shows I have seen a couple make the rest look really bad. One is The Boys, this is the other. All the photography looks like an expertly produced still from a graphic novel (they used to be called comic books). One thing iOf the superhero shows I have seen a couple make the rest look really bad. One is The Boys, this is the other. All the photography looks like an expertly produced still from a graphic novel (they used to be called comic books). One thing i like about this is that they don't try to shoehorn too much plot into it right away. An ensemble needs to breathe, just look at Seinfeld, it's like a bottle of wine breathing before you drink it… Expand

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AtheisT_Aug 26, 2020

Serie muito boa, com personagens mesmo completamente fora do normal o que faz chorar de rir.

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pijgogoAug 4, 2020

Entertaining, funny, strong cast. Kudos for diversity too in the adaptation! Really satisfying plot culminations and production quality IF you can get past the persistent abusive parent theme and those excruciating impacts on their treatmentEntertaining, funny, strong cast. Kudos for diversity too in the adaptation! Really satisfying plot culminations and production quality IF you can get past the persistent abusive parent theme and those excruciating impacts on their treatment towards each other because of said unacceptable emotional abuse. That theme drags on too much because it makes character mistreat each other over and over again in that abusive cycle. Overcoming that sooner would have been more empowering.… Expand

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rafa_lindoJul 22, 2020

11/10
Perfectly detailed, there's nothing passing on the screen by chance, everything has a purpose. I mean, isn't just anybody who can think of such a vast and captivating story, and that doesn't change from the comics to TV. But the actors11/10
Perfectly detailed, there's nothing passing on the screen by chance, everything has a purpose. I mean, isn't just anybody who can think of such a vast and captivating story, and that doesn't change from the comics to TV. But the actors are the main point of why you can't just look away even a little second, they did a really great job, you can get the charisma from each one of the characters, then consequently you end up identifying yourself a bit with all of them. With 2 seasons but with potential for how many they want.… Expand

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JLBroughAug 1, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This show is an absolute masterpiece, one of the best, the mystery is great, I love the characterization in this show, especially with Klaus, Luther, Five, Allison, Ben and Vanya, Diego kinda annoyed me and I thought Hazel and Cha-Cha just got boring near the end of the first season, Leonard's characterization, not that I particularly like it, it is just okay, most of his characterization is fake anyway due to him being a twist villain, the reason Diego annoyed me is because his brutal actions are never justified, you might say Diego kinda learned his lesson since Five talked him into not killing Hazel, I might say that though him letting Hazel go is part of him becoming more likable over the course of S1, yes he did become more likable over the course of S1 but I still think of him as unlikable and annoying as a result of his unlikability, he was likable at times and because he became more likable over the course of S1, he'll probably be more likable in S2, the acting is flawless, not kidding, the writers of this show are geniuses in terms of storytelling and characterization and this show is a masterpiece,… Expand

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fallenkylerAug 15, 2020

The second season is good!! idk if this is a spoiler but a major cliffhanger is at the end of episode 10.

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MZCDAug 20, 2020

Season 1 is great. Good character development and excellent writing. Season 2 is pure **** i made a metacritic account just to warn people to avoid season 2

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WalimWToApr 10, 2022

In 2h there is less content then in 20 min of "normal" film. And better do not compaer it with old school "20 min per episode" shows. Absolute waste of Your time.

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dc127Aug 15, 2020

I really likes Season 1. It wasn't perfect, but overall I enjoyed watching it. There was a quirky vibe that I just dug. Season 2 isn't very good. The reason is Ellen Page and Vanya. She is wooden in every scene that she is in. Her characterI really likes Season 1. It wasn't perfect, but overall I enjoyed watching it. There was a quirky vibe that I just dug. Season 2 isn't very good. The reason is Ellen Page and Vanya. She is wooden in every scene that she is in. Her character kills people left and right that get in her way, she is the cause of another apocalypse and, well they just forgive her. Put a bullet in her head and move on. Of special note is that that they clearly pander to Paige's personal sexual orientation. In season one she has a relationship with a man. In season 2 she is an out and proud lesbian who seduces a stay at home mom that happens to be a closeted lesbian. In the process she breaks up the family, steals the man's money, steals his child, and when he tries and stop her Vanya kills him. The show makes HER out to be the victim. This isn't an issue about the topic. Klaus is gay and his story is incredibly well done. Allison's story with the civil rights movement and being black in the south in the 60's is amazing. Page is just terrible as is her character. It was by far the weakest part of the show.

So season 1 is a 7 or 8. Season 2 would be a 6 or 7 excluding everything Page touches.… Expand